Individual Membership Program

In collaboration with our Chapters across Canada, AFOA Canada has developed an approach to enhance the membership experience which is now built on…

The 4 Pillars of Membership:

Pillar 1 – Savings
This pillar outlines the exclusive cost savings AFOA members receive for paying their membership dues. These savings include the premiere “Member Perks Program” and savings on workshops, online courses, conferences and publications.

Pillar 2 – Fellowship & Networking
This pillar involves enhancing the collective interest of our membership in belonging to AFOA Canada through networking and participating in events. It is about being friendly, inclusive, and creating opportunities for social interaction. It is about helping each other.

Pillar 3 – Thought Leadership
The focus on this pillar is to find ways to utilize the knowledge and expertise of our members in the recruitment and retention of new and existing members. It is important to be aware of what is happening in our fields of expertise (finance, administration, business, leadership) and share current events.

Pillar 4 – Member Engagement
This pillar involves finding new and innovative ways to get members involved with AFOA Canada. It is about the notion of “actively participating” in AFOA by serving on committees, taking part in opportunities to broaden their experience, or teaching workshops or courses, etc. It means that you are engaged in “doing something"!
If you want to enhance your finance and/or management skills - if you want to contribute to advancing Aboriginal finance and management in Canada - if you want to do the best job for your organization or community - you can be a member of AFOA.

When you apply to become a member of AFOA Canada, you automatically become a member of your local provincial or territorial Chapter, where a Chapter exists, and must pay the Chapter fees together with the National fees. Chapters are currently operating in Alberta, Atlantic, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Provincial Chapter fees vary and are based on level of services provided.

For more information on each Chapter see AFOA Chapters. Members are invoiced once annually at calendar year-end for both Chapter and National membership fees.

Financial benefits

Membership Categories

The following are the AFOA membership categories and fees (See Note 1):

Regular

For individuals who have an interest in Indigenous finance and management and do not fit into other categories.

Student

For individuals who are enrolled full-time in high school or post-secondary education. Please attach proof of student status with your application and annually at time of membership renewal (such as a letter from the registrar confirming you are a full-time student, copy of your timetable which includes your name and student ID number)

Retired

For individuals with current AFOA membership who have permanently retired from the work force and are not gainfully employed in any capacity. Please submit a letter indicating that you are permanently retired from the work force.

Elder

For individuals who are recognized as Elders within the Indigenous community. A letter from the Elder’s community indicating you are a traditional Elder is required.

*Note: On January 1, 2017, membership rates increased by $10 to support the Indigenous Learning Centre.**Note: On April 1, 2017, the NU Chapter rate increased for all categories.

Note 1:
A condition of membership in AFOA Canada requires that all applicants join the AFOA Chapter located in the applicant's region, where one exists. Chapters are currently operating in Alberta, Atlantic, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Chapter dues vary and are based on level of services provided.

For more information on each Chapter and the Chapter's membership fees structure, see AFOA Chapters.

Members are invoiced once annually at calendar year-end for both Chapter and National membership fees.

Where a Chapter does not exist, the National membership fee of $160 applies.